government

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
  2. noun the act of governing; exercising authority
  3. noun (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed

Etymology

From Middle English governement, from Old French governement (modern French gouvernement), from governer (see govern) + -ment. Morphologically govern + -ment. Displaced native Old English gerec, leodweard, ræden, rǣding and ealdordōm.

In classic literature

Synonyms

authorities, regime

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
polity
Narrower (hyponyms)
papacy, military government, local government, ancien regime, federal government, palace

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